Develop skills related to exercise assessment, technique and instruction focusing on flexibility, posture and core. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or a grade of "C" or better in FT 150 or 250. [GE]

EXERCISE TECHNIQUES

FT 153

2 Credits

44 hours of lab

Develop skills related to exercise techniques and instruction focusing on running/sprinting form, introduction to plyometrics, and the use of body weight, dumbbells, elastic tubing, and stability balls for resistance training. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FT 151. [GE]

POWER DEVELOPMENT

FT 154

2 Credits

44 hours of lab

Develop skills related to exercise technique and instruction focusing on power, speed, agility and quickness. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FT 151. [GE]

GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

FT 155

2 Credits

44 hours of lab

Develop skills related to exercise technique and instruction focusing on group exercise training to music. Concurrent enrollment in FT 150, or completion of FT 260 and FT 220 with a grade of "C" or better. [GE]

YOGA TEACHING

FT 156

2 Credits

44 hours of lab

Introduction to the Yogafit method of teaching yoga. Students will learn physical execution, transitions, and modifications to traditional yoga poses with an emphasis on effectiveness and safety, as well as modifications for common special populations.

FLEXIBILITY, POSTURE & CORE II

FT 162

2 Credits

44 hours of lab

Builds on skills developed in FT 152, with an emphasis on preparing students to specialize in the area of corrective exercise. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FT 152.

NUTRITION FOR FITNESS

FT 200

3 Credits

33 hours of lecture

Develop strategies for encouraging nutritious eating and weight management. Discuss eating disorders. Explore performance nutrition and supplementation. Acquire a variety of diet and analysis tools to use with clients within the scope of practice for the personal trainer. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in HLTH 100 and MATH 090 or 091 and FT 210. [GE]

Risk management in a fitness facility setting. Topics include liability, personnel, safety, facility layout, repair, and maintenance of fitness equipment. Students will receive First Aid/CPR/AED certification upon successful completion of the class. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FT 101. [GE]

Designing client-centered fitness plans intended to help apparently healthy clients achieve their health and fitness goals in a safe and effective manner. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in ENGL& 101 or ENGL 135 (or ENGL 101 or 111), FT 210 and FT 251. [GE]

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION II-SPECIAL POPULATIONS

FT 261

5 Credits

55 hours of lecture

Designing individualized fitness plans to help clients with special needs achieve their health and fitness goals in a safe and effective manner. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FT 260. [GE]

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION III-PERFORMANCE TRAINING

FT 262

4 Credits

22 hours of lecture - 44 hours of lab

Emphasizes the process for developing long term training plans (periodization) for performances oriented clients. Sports conditioning and endurance training methods are covered. Laboratory experiences focus on endurance training for swimming, bicycling, and running. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FT 260 and a "Satisfactory" grade in either PE 175, 176, 177, 274, 179 or 279.

PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS OF FITNESS TRAINING

FT 270

3 Credits

33 hours of lecture

Focuses on personal training as a business: business planning, marketing, customer service, work ethic, management systems, resume development and interviewing skills. [GE]

FITNESS TRAINING INTERNSHIP

FT 275

4 Credits

132 hours of clinical

Experience hands-on fitness training at one or more approved worksites. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in FT 220. [GE]

SPECIAL TOPICS

FT 280

1 - 5 Credits

55 hours of lecture

Varying topics in the Fitness Training Industry, as listed in the quarterly class schedule. May be repeated for credit. [GE]

SPECIAL PROJECTS

FT 290

1 - 5 Credits

Opportunity to plan, organize, and complete special projects approved by the department. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. [GE]

FINAL SKILL ASSESSMENT

FT 299

2 Credits

11 hours of lecture - 22 hours of lab

Comprehensive assessment of Fitness Trainer AAS degree student learning outcomes. Students must pass this course at 70% or better to earn their AA-Fitness Trainer from Clark College. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or higher for FT 260.